{"id":866037,"date":"2026-04-14T07:15:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T07:15:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/866037\/"},"modified":"2026-04-14T07:15:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T07:15:18","slug":"seahawks-draft-projected-to-fill-woolen-void","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/866037\/","title":{"rendered":"Seahawks Draft Projected to Fill Woolen Void"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"submission-link-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Seattle%2C+WA&amp;city=Seattle&amp;type=Update+Existing+Story&amp;headline=Seahawks+Draft+Projected+to+Fill+Woolen+Void&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fwa%2Fseattle%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F14%2Fseahawks-draft-projected-to-fill-woolen-void%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/69ddacd069394.jpg\" alt=\"A cubist-style painting depicting a Seattle Seahawks defensive player making an interception, with the action broken down into overlapping geometric shapes and planes in a vibrant color palette.\" width=\"1344\" height=\"768\" class=\"news-image\"\/>The Seahawks&#8217; search for a new defensive star to replace Woolen could shape the team&#8217;s fortunes for years to come.Seattle Today<\/p>\n<p>The Seattle Seahawks, fresh off their Super Bowl victory in 2025, are projected to select a top cornerback prospect in the upcoming NFL Draft to fill the void left by the departure of star player Riq Woolen.<\/p>\n<p>        Why it matters<\/p>\n<p>The Seahawks&#8217; secondary was a key part of their championship run, and replacing a talent like Woolen will be crucial to maintaining their defensive dominance. Finding the right player to step in could be the difference between another deep playoff run or a step back for the defending champions.<\/p>\n<p>                The details<\/p>\n<p>According to the latest mock draft, the Seahawks are expected to target a highly-touted cornerback prospect to replace Woolen, who was a standout player in their secondary. This move would shore up a key position of need for the team as they look to build on their recent success.<\/p>\n<p>        The 2026 NFL Draft is scheduled for April 24-26.<\/p>\n<p>          The players<\/p>\n<p>          Riq Woolen<\/p>\n<p>A former star cornerback for the Seattle Seahawks who recently departed the team.<\/p>\n<p>Seattle Seahawks<\/p>\n<p>The defending Super Bowl champions, looking to reload their roster for another championship run.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Seattle%2C+WA&amp;city=Seattle&amp;type=Upload+Story+Photos&amp;headline=Seahawks+Draft+Projected+to+Fill+Woolen+Void&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fwa%2Fseattle%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F14%2Fseahawks-draft-projected-to-fill-woolen-void%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got photos? Submit your photos here. \u203a<\/a><br \/>\n                What\u2019s next<\/p>\n<p>The Seahawks will closely evaluate top cornerback prospects leading up to the draft to find the best fit to replace Woolen and maintain their defensive excellence.<\/p>\n<p>          The takeaway<\/p>\n<p>The Seahawks&#8217; ability to effectively replace a key defensive contributor like Woolen will be crucial to their chances of repeating as Super Bowl champions in the upcoming season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? 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